How do campgrounds really get their ratings?
We've been to many campgrounds. My wife researches them before we book. We always make reservations prior to leaving. She checks different sources and reads reviews from those sources. I can't be...
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We've also seen that we may find a campground or RV park to be much more appealing than the next guy or vice versa. For example, a lot of people rate CGs with small sites and low hanging braches low but it is not a big issue for us since we are in a small RV with no slides. We also don't travel with kids or dogs (yet.) We often use CG showers, others never do.
A place that is unkempt or have dirty restrooms may improve with a change of staffing the next year. Or a great place may go downhill after being sold. So unfortunately ratings are highly objective and subject to change.
If I were planning a long stay, I'd take the time to research more than usual, and take note on minimum stay and refund policies. If none of the other RV Parks nearby require 5 nights to reserve with no refunds, that would send up a warning flag.
This forum can be a good source. I asked this year about input for a town, and quickly had about four positive recommendations for the same campground.
A place that is unkempt or have dirty restrooms may improve with a change of staffing the next year. Or a great place may go downhill after being sold. So unfortunately ratings are highly objective and subject to change.
If I were planning a long stay, I'd take the time to research more than usual, and take note on minimum stay and refund policies. If none of the other RV Parks nearby require 5 nights to reserve with no refunds, that would send up a warning flag.
This forum can be a good source. I asked this year about input for a town, and quickly had about four positive recommendations for the same campground.
